The Mighty Mekong Delta
Today, we drove one hour South of Saigon to the Mekong Delta, where the Mekong River flows into the sea. The Mekong River is the lifeblood of [...]
Saigon and the Cu Chi Tunnels
My first impression of Saigon [called Ho Chi Minh City now] is that it has been stripped of much of the character that I expected to see [...]
Hoi An – Lanterns and The Ancient Town
Hoi An, located on the Vietnamese central coast, is a charming place known for it’s beautiful beach resorts, it’s pedestrian friendly, well-preserved Ancient Town lined with beautiful [...]
Hue, Vietnam – The Ancient City
On March 10, 2017, we arrived in the ancient city of Hue (pronounced “way”), Vietnam, located in central Vietnam. Hue is called the ancient city because it [...]
Halong Bay – One of the Most Beautiful Sites in the World
Today, we drove the four hours east of Hanoi to Halong Bay, Vietnam, a stunning, breathtaking place, characterized by 1,969 soaring limestone-walled islands, juxtaposed in various jagged [...]
Sa Pa Vietnam – Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Day One: Heaven’s Gate, Silver Waterfall and Sa Pa TownOn Monday, March 6, we left the hustle and bustle of Hanoi for Sa Pa, a city in [...]